Medical Terminology 2
1. A chronic autoimmune disorder that is most often found in the ileum and in the colon is .:
crohn's disease
2. A chronic condition of repeated episodes of inflammation causing ulcers and irritation in the
rectum and large intestine is
.: ulcerative colitis
3. A chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring is
.: cirrhosis
4. A disorder of the lips characterized by crack-like sores at the corners of the mouth is .: cheilitis
5. After eating spicy food, Jeremy Witherspoon often feels a burning sensation in his chest. What is a
term that means heartburn?
pyrosis gastroparesis
hyperemesis dyspepsia:
pyrosis
6. A laboratory test for hidden blood in the stools is a/an
.: hemoccult test
7. A medication administered to prevent or stop vomiting is a/an
.: antiemetic
8. An abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is known as .: ascites
9. An autoimmune disorder characterized by a severe reaction to foods con- taining gluten is
.: celiac dis- ease
10.An overbite is an example of what?
eructation
aerophagia
cachexia
malocclusion: malocclusion
11.Any restriction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma, surgery, or radiation
associated with the treatment of oral cancer is known as
.: trismus
12.A patient with AIDS is most likely to experience what as a result of this condition?
cachexia
aerophagia
, Medical Terminology 2
eructation malocclusion:
cachexia
13.A physician who specializes in disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus is known as a/an .:
proctologist
14. A protrusion of part of the
stomach upward into the chest through an open- ing in the diaphragm is a/an
.-
: hiatal hernia
15.A radiographic examination of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium is known as
.: cholangiography
16.Art Hernandez has been diagnosed with gastritis. What does this mean?
Acid from Art's stomach flows into the esophagus. Veins at the lower end
of Art's esophagus are swollen.
A part of Art's stomach protrudes through the diaphragm.
Art's stomach lining is inflamed as a result of Helicobacter pylori.: Art's stom- ach lining is inflamed
a result of Helicobacter pylori.
17.As part of his training to become an EMT, Bert Walker is required to get vaccinated for
immunity against some forms of what condition?
cirrhosis
ascites
hepatitis
hepatomegaly: hepatitis
18.A surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures is a/an
.: anastomosis
19.A surgically-placed feeding tube from the exterior of the body into the stomach is a/an .:
gastrostomy
20.At the start of each hour, Paul Allen, an acute care nurse, encourages his patient Lucinda
Smithers to take sips of fruit juice to prevent dehydration. What does dehydration mean?
slowed gastric motility causing delayed gastric emptying
inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the stomach and intestines extreme, persistent vomiting
electrolyte imbalance caused by fluid loss that exceeds fluid intake: electrolyte imbalance caused by
fluid loss that exceeds fluid intake
21.Dr. Assad diagnoses Jo Warner's bout of painful stomach cramps, vomit- ing, and diarrhea as
gastroenteritis. What does gastroenteritis mean?
, Medical Terminology 2
electrolyte imbalance caused by fluid loss that exceeds fluid intake slowed gastric motility
causing delayed gastric emptying
inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the stomach and intestines extreme, persistent vomiting
that can cause dehydration: inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the stomach and
intestines
22.Dr. Chambers prescribes a gluten-free diet for Sean McMurray as part of the management of
which condition?
celiac disease
diverticulitis enteritis
irritable bowel syndrome: celiac disease
23.Dr. Chu is concerned that Dan Smith is showing signs of liver damage following years of alcohol
abuse. Which condition is characterized by scarring of the liver?
ascites cirrhosis
hepatomegaly
hepatitis: cirrhosis
24.Dr. Roberts explained that the medication she prescribed for Val Hanson might cause Val's
mouth to become dry. Which term means dry mouth?
melena
xerostomia
bruxism
trismus: xerostomia
25.Enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the interior of the esophagus are known as .:
- esophageal varices
26.Ever since his stroke, Herman Hernandez has had difficulty swallowing. What is the term for
this condition?
dysphagia
stricture
dyspepsia
gingivitis: dysphagia
, Medical Terminology 2
27.Fever blisters, or blister-like sores on the lips and adjacent facial tissue that are caused by the
oral herpes simplex virus type 1, are commonly known as .: cold sores
28.Following abdominal surgery, Jon Miller experiences a lack of normal peristalsis in his intestines
for about 24 hours. Which term describes stoppage of bowel action?
diverticulum ileus
polyp volvulus:
ileus
29.Lesions found on the soft tissues lining the mouth, also known as aphthous ulcers, are
.: canker sores
30.Louise Aniston, who just had her braces tightened, finds it painful to chew hard food. What term
means chewing?
regurgitation eructation
dentition
mastication: mastication
31.Ollie Johnson has been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. What does this mean?
Acid from Ollie's stomach flows into the esophagus. Veins at the lower
end of Ollie's esophagus are swollen.
Ollie's stomach lining is inflamed because of Helicobacter pylori.
A part of Ollie's stomach protrudes through the diaphragm.: A part of Ollie's stomach protrudes
through the diaphragm.
32.Tamara Garcia has several painful gray-white pits with red borders inside her mouth. What is the
term for these ulcers?
cold sores canker
sores cheilitis
leukoplakia: canker sores
33.The act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach is
.: eructation
1. A chronic autoimmune disorder that is most often found in the ileum and in the colon is .:
crohn's disease
2. A chronic condition of repeated episodes of inflammation causing ulcers and irritation in the
rectum and large intestine is
.: ulcerative colitis
3. A chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring is
.: cirrhosis
4. A disorder of the lips characterized by crack-like sores at the corners of the mouth is .: cheilitis
5. After eating spicy food, Jeremy Witherspoon often feels a burning sensation in his chest. What is a
term that means heartburn?
pyrosis gastroparesis
hyperemesis dyspepsia:
pyrosis
6. A laboratory test for hidden blood in the stools is a/an
.: hemoccult test
7. A medication administered to prevent or stop vomiting is a/an
.: antiemetic
8. An abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is known as .: ascites
9. An autoimmune disorder characterized by a severe reaction to foods con- taining gluten is
.: celiac dis- ease
10.An overbite is an example of what?
eructation
aerophagia
cachexia
malocclusion: malocclusion
11.Any restriction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma, surgery, or radiation
associated with the treatment of oral cancer is known as
.: trismus
12.A patient with AIDS is most likely to experience what as a result of this condition?
cachexia
aerophagia
, Medical Terminology 2
eructation malocclusion:
cachexia
13.A physician who specializes in disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus is known as a/an .:
proctologist
14. A protrusion of part of the
stomach upward into the chest through an open- ing in the diaphragm is a/an
.-
: hiatal hernia
15.A radiographic examination of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium is known as
.: cholangiography
16.Art Hernandez has been diagnosed with gastritis. What does this mean?
Acid from Art's stomach flows into the esophagus. Veins at the lower end
of Art's esophagus are swollen.
A part of Art's stomach protrudes through the diaphragm.
Art's stomach lining is inflamed as a result of Helicobacter pylori.: Art's stom- ach lining is inflamed
a result of Helicobacter pylori.
17.As part of his training to become an EMT, Bert Walker is required to get vaccinated for
immunity against some forms of what condition?
cirrhosis
ascites
hepatitis
hepatomegaly: hepatitis
18.A surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures is a/an
.: anastomosis
19.A surgically-placed feeding tube from the exterior of the body into the stomach is a/an .:
gastrostomy
20.At the start of each hour, Paul Allen, an acute care nurse, encourages his patient Lucinda
Smithers to take sips of fruit juice to prevent dehydration. What does dehydration mean?
slowed gastric motility causing delayed gastric emptying
inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the stomach and intestines extreme, persistent vomiting
electrolyte imbalance caused by fluid loss that exceeds fluid intake: electrolyte imbalance caused by
fluid loss that exceeds fluid intake
21.Dr. Assad diagnoses Jo Warner's bout of painful stomach cramps, vomit- ing, and diarrhea as
gastroenteritis. What does gastroenteritis mean?
, Medical Terminology 2
electrolyte imbalance caused by fluid loss that exceeds fluid intake slowed gastric motility
causing delayed gastric emptying
inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the stomach and intestines extreme, persistent vomiting
that can cause dehydration: inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the stomach and
intestines
22.Dr. Chambers prescribes a gluten-free diet for Sean McMurray as part of the management of
which condition?
celiac disease
diverticulitis enteritis
irritable bowel syndrome: celiac disease
23.Dr. Chu is concerned that Dan Smith is showing signs of liver damage following years of alcohol
abuse. Which condition is characterized by scarring of the liver?
ascites cirrhosis
hepatomegaly
hepatitis: cirrhosis
24.Dr. Roberts explained that the medication she prescribed for Val Hanson might cause Val's
mouth to become dry. Which term means dry mouth?
melena
xerostomia
bruxism
trismus: xerostomia
25.Enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the interior of the esophagus are known as .:
- esophageal varices
26.Ever since his stroke, Herman Hernandez has had difficulty swallowing. What is the term for
this condition?
dysphagia
stricture
dyspepsia
gingivitis: dysphagia
, Medical Terminology 2
27.Fever blisters, or blister-like sores on the lips and adjacent facial tissue that are caused by the
oral herpes simplex virus type 1, are commonly known as .: cold sores
28.Following abdominal surgery, Jon Miller experiences a lack of normal peristalsis in his intestines
for about 24 hours. Which term describes stoppage of bowel action?
diverticulum ileus
polyp volvulus:
ileus
29.Lesions found on the soft tissues lining the mouth, also known as aphthous ulcers, are
.: canker sores
30.Louise Aniston, who just had her braces tightened, finds it painful to chew hard food. What term
means chewing?
regurgitation eructation
dentition
mastication: mastication
31.Ollie Johnson has been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. What does this mean?
Acid from Ollie's stomach flows into the esophagus. Veins at the lower
end of Ollie's esophagus are swollen.
Ollie's stomach lining is inflamed because of Helicobacter pylori.
A part of Ollie's stomach protrudes through the diaphragm.: A part of Ollie's stomach protrudes
through the diaphragm.
32.Tamara Garcia has several painful gray-white pits with red borders inside her mouth. What is the
term for these ulcers?
cold sores canker
sores cheilitis
leukoplakia: canker sores
33.The act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach is
.: eructation
